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MTE-40026 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 27 April 2024

MTE-40026 - Physiological Measurements
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Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

The module aims to enhance the students¿ evidence-based knowledge in why and how physiological processes of humans are measured and monitored, and to improve their analytical skills in different physiological measurement, diagnostics and therapy techniques.

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Description for 2024/25

This module draws on the basic principles of biological sensing within the research and
clinical environments. Device design and engineering principles are discussed, with
hands on assessment of several devices commonly used within clinical practice.
Students will gain an appreciation for sensor device and/or biological test selection,
based on patient sampling methods, accuracy and time restraints/requirements. A
number of anatomical structures will be evaluated focusing on their use to measure
physiological properties, such as audiological and renal systems. Instrumentation used
by medics to assess such systems will be discussed in detail. A series of lectures and
tutorials will bring the student to a level at which they can evaluate the selection
options for physiological measurement usage.

Aims
Lectures = 18
Practical= 12
Tutorials = 2
Private study and completion of assessments = 118
Total = 150

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/mte-40026/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

None

Study hours

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School Rules

Bachelors degree (or equivalent proof of training) in an approved discipline. Prerequisite for this module is an undergraduate course completion and pass in human physiology and anatomy, and/or basic engineering including electromagnetism (or equivalent proof of training). If this is not available the student will be required to attend the level 3 modules on Physiology and Anatomy (MTE-30001) or Engineering for Medical Applications (MTE-30003) as applicable, which run parallel with this module.

Description of Module Assessment

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 27 April 2024